Ed Laskos

1 month ago | foxla.com | Ed Laskos

A town hall meeting held at Oliver Marquez Charter Elementary School, one of the schools severely damaged by the Palisades Fire, brought together educators and parents to discuss the challenges and commitments involved in rebuilding schools lost due to the fire. What we know:The January wildfire devastated three schools in the Palisades, including Marquez Elementary, Pali High, and Palisades Elementary School.

Nov 15, 2024 | foxla.com | Ed Laskos

Frustration continues to grow for a longtime family-owned business in the San Fernando Valley, citing that the City of Los Angeles has done nothing about a homeless encampment in the area. The encampment has caught fire multiple times in less than a month, causing damage to the Reseda shop. Shocking security video appears to show the unsheltered residents intentionally setting the fires and torching the area near their encampments.

Aug 29, 2024 | foxla.com | Kelli Johnson |Ed Laskos

After the owner of Langer's Deli expressed wanting to close down the legendary restaurant due to safety concerns around MacArthur Park in Los Angeles' Westlake District, owner Norm Langer met with LA Mayor Karen Bass. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Langer's Deli facing closure due to crime in Los Angeles Langer said he's standing by his ultimatum to the city to clean up the area or he's ready to close his doors for good. "I have no choice. I'm tired of pushing the cart uphill," Langer told FOX 11's Ed Laskos.

Jun 13, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Ed Laskos

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Jun 13, 2024 | foxla.com | Ed Laskos

Upset about the deportation of local inmates, immigration leaders delivered a letter to Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes asking him to cut ties with ICE. On Wednesday, over 100 immigrant leaders and advocates from across the state marched to the sheriff's department to personally deliver the letter to Sheriff Barnes. According to a report by the Harbor Institute, there was a 1200% increase in the OCSD's transfers of individuals to ICE custody for increased detention and deportation.